The Apple/Motorola initiative to put a version of iTunes on Motorola's next-generation phones (see here) has led to speculation that this might be ' "step 1" in a relationship between Motorola and Apple to build wireless iPods'. Marc Canter writes elsewhere:
See! I told you so! You think Apple still thinks of themselves as a computer company? I doubt it. They've been milking the Mac and their users for years and they're about to launch their entirely new model - which will be based upon enabling people's digital lifestyles.Music is just the first step. And creativity. You'll soon see .Mac and Rendezvous play a big part in Apple's comprehensive solution for the digital convergence. Shared calendars for the family, tied into your vacation albums and home movies. Throw in nutritional guides, pick-up and drop-off schedules and after-school activities - and we'll finally have iCommunity.
Apple is showing the world - right now - that end-user's experiences actually DO count. That's why the Mac was always the best and why the iPod is the best. They're doing our R&D for us!
